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BURNETT, FRANCES HODGSON

Burgett, Sharon

Matterson, Diana

Beckwith-Smith, Susan

English as a Second Language

dramatic publishing Company

Australia 1789. A young married lieutenant is directing rehearsals of the first play ever to be staged in that country. With only two copies of the text, a cast of convicts, and one leading lady who may be about to be hanged, conditions are hardly ideal...Winner of the Laurence Olivier Play of the Year Award in 1988, and many other major awards, Our Country's Good premiered at the Royal Court Theatre, London, in 1988 and opened on Broadway in 1991. 'Rarely has the redemptive, transcendental power of theatre been argued with such eloquence and passion.' Georgina Brown, Independent Methuen Student Editions are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. As well as the complete text of the play itself, the volume contains a chronology of the playwright's life and work; an introduction giving the background to the play; a discussion of the various interpretations; and notes on individual words and phrases in the text.

Our Country's Good

Wertenbaker, Timberlake

A play by Louis Nowra Francis Morris, a young, enthusiastic engineer from Melbourne, and his wealthy friend Peter, a geologist, depart on an endeavour of exploring the wilds of Tasmania. After becoming lost in the wilderness, they stumble upon a group of people who have been living in isolation since the mid-19th century. Because of this social seclusion the tribe develops its own unique language and culture constructed upon the social conventions of Regency England. Upon returning to Hobart, the pair informs Peter's father Dr William Archer of the group, and he arranges for their integration back into civilization. The group does not acclimatise into society well, and are seen as "an endorsement of Nazi beliefs" in relation to their mental incapabilities. As a result the tribe is imprisoned in an asylum, whilst in the meantime with the advent of World War II, Peter and Francis are sent to Germany to fight. In the years that follow, one by one each member of the group dies, with the exception of Betsheb, leaving her suffering "profound depressions" and in an unfit condition to be released, so for another year she remains at New Norfolk Asylum. Francis is eventually sent back to Australia, and after being disillusioned and traumatized by the events of the war, as well as resentful of the Australian attitude towards our history and mistakes, he elects to live with Betsheb once more in the wilderness, taking her back home.

The Golden Age

Humor & Entertainment

Louis Nowra

Movies

Mark Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Samuel L. Clemens

Charlotte Chorpenning (adapted)

Drama / Revised Version / Cast: 11m., 6w. (flexible, extras.) Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience the dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life. She and her brother, Jem, are being raised by their widowed father, Atticus. The black people of the community have a special feeling about Scout's father and she doesn't know why. Atticus, a lawyer, explains that he's defending a young Negro wrongfully accused of a grave crime. Atticus fights his legal battle with a result that is part defeat, part triumph. Adapted by Christopher Sergel. From the novel by Harper Lee.

To Kill a Mockingbird (Acting Edition)

Harper, Lee

A Little Princess

June Walker Rogers

Cast: 10m., 9w. Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! Your audience will see Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Grandpa George, Grandma Georgina, Willy Wonka and Charlie himself come to life, and all involved will discover the true meaning of teamwork, self-confidence and self-esteem. Each member of your cast will have a role that promotes a special understanding of other people as, together, they and your audience experience a chocolate-candy fantasy. The entire production is smoothly tied together by an energetic and personable Narrator, who effortlessly bridges time and excites the audience with creative anticipation. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you! Multiple simple sets. Approximate Running Time: 65 minutes.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Play)

Children's Books

Richard R. George

Humor

Look Back In Anger

Osborne, John.

Excellent dranatization of the well known book complete with costume notes and stage positions and props. It would make an outstanding play for amateurs.

Cheaper By the Dozen

Christopher Sergel

Anne of Green Gables

L.M.Montgomery

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